WBCC Newsmail 124, Volume 3, December 26, 1998
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Composed with help from members of the
Worldwide Bi-metallic Collectors Club (WBCC)
and weekly published by Martin Peeters, Netherlands,
Focal Point of the WBCC, martinp@westbrabant.net
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Dear WBCC members,
Wishing you all a happy, great, safe, healthy, wealthy, successfull
Bi-metallic year 1999, and you can read now this weeks WBCC Newsmail with
very interesting news about Bi-metallics. So enjoy reading it !!
1. My new E-mail address....by Pavel Frouz, Czech Republic
Please read my new E-mail address:
Pavel Frouz (WBCC member #99), frouz@atlas.cz
2. News about the WBCC CD-ROM.......by Joe Kocian, USA
In January next year, I'm all set to test some CD burns. I have software
for Mastering a CD, I have installed a CD Burner and I have some data and
other items that I want to BETA test. I will keep the WBCC members informed
how it developes.
3. Bi-metallic Bahrain 100 Fils 1997..by Rod Sell, Australia
My sister in law had just come back from a holiday in europe and stopped
in Bahrain for a couple of day on the way back. She could get the Bahrain
100 Fils 1997 for me. When you look in the WBCC Homepage you can find a
picture of this new Bi-metallic.
4. Bi-metallic Lithuania 2 and 5 Litai 1998...by Michael Doran, USA
While "surfing" the internet, I checked out the Bank of Lithuania website.
I clicked on "coins and banknotes" and once I got to this page that I
noticed that 2 Litai 1998 and 5 Litai 1998 has highlighted in blue
lettering. So I proceded to look at these coins, and the coins are
Bi-metallic. In fact, a WBCC member from Lithuania, Yuri Bochkaryov, stated
earlier this year that these coin were going to be released later this year,
and it appears that later has indeed arrived. I don not have these coins
because as of this letter they're being released (12/21/1998). To view the
coins, go to the website of the Bank of Lithuania (Lietovos Bankas). The
address is http://www.lbank.lt. Once you're there, all information will be
in Lithuanian except "English Version" and a graphic of a British flag.
Click on "English Version" and one there, click on "coins and banknotes".
You will be impressed.
--Remark WBCC Focal Point: The pictures can also be seen in the WBCC
Homepage http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/7513/wbcc/wbcc.html
5. Bi-metallic Slovakia 1999 Token...by Pavel Frouz, Czech Republic
I have gotten one new Slovak mint set dated 1999 as Christmas gift. This
set contains also a Bi-metallic token with images of Slovak National Bank
headquarter and High Tatra.
--Remark WBCC Focal Point: The picture of this Bi-metallic Token can be seen
in the WBCC Homepage http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/7513/wbcc/wbcc.html
6. Bi-metallic San Marino 500/1000 Lire 1999..by Frans Dubois, Netherlands
From the Azienda Autonoma Di Stato Filatelica-Numismatica I received a
message that the coinset 1999 9with the Bi-metallic 500 and 1000 Lire)
"Verso il Terzo Millenio" (Towards a third Millenium) will be issued in June
1999.
Order address
Azienda Autonoma Di Stato Filatelica-Numismatica
Casella Postale 1
47890 Republica di San Marino
San Marino
E-mail: aasfn@omniway.sm
7. Bi-metallic future 2002 Euros...by Martin Peeters, Netherlands
Refering to WBCC Newsmail 112. Item 4, about the Bi-metallic future Euros
in the Netherlands dated 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001, I got the following
statement of Daniel Paris, of the French Mint:
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After asking to the Manager of the French Mint; for France and other
european countries (except Germany?), there will be euro coins printed:
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and so on. But no coin will circulate before 2002.
This is an official answer.
Friendly, Daniel PARIS
--Unquote
8. Bi-metallic MTT from Wijk bij Duurstede..by Frans Dubois, Netherlands
The first Bi-metallic MTT (Municipal Trade Token) from the Dutch City
Wijk bij Duurstede is issued now. But there are two more comming out in the
future. Scan will be available in the first week of 1999. The second will be
issued in April 1999 and the third in December 1999. I will keep you
informed.
9. Bi-metallic WBCC Token........by Nick Sicurella, USA
I have an extra WBCC token and would like to trade it for Bi-metallic
coins. E-mail me at: nicks3@idt.net
10. Third bi-metallic token Richard II....by Frans Dubois, Netherlands
After the first two Bi-metallic tokens of the restaurant Richard II in the
Dutch City Utrecht there is a third issue. It commemorates the 60th Birthday
of the owner (Richard I) in March 1998. Only 100 pieces are made for family
and relations. The front side is the same like the first two pieces and the
reverse shows a drawing of a cook with the text "Richard I, 10 maart 1998,
60 jaar". You can view a picture in the WBCC Homepage:
http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/7513/wbcc/wbcc.html
11. WBCC promotions........by Carlos Mayer, Argentina
In the latest issue of "El Telégrafo del Centro", dated December 1998, the
WBCC free ad has been published on the last page. A note about the Club has
also been included on Internet column. Members of the WBCC, who want to
publish a free ad concerning their numismatic collections on "El
Telégrafo...", are invited to do so (next issue in March 1999). They need
just to send an e-mail to me at carmayer@sinectis.com.ar. The Centro
Numismatico Buenos Aires has a web page on Internet, in Spanish and English,
written by myself and some friends and the URL is:
http://www.bigfoot.com/~cnba. I expect to link it with the WBCC page, in the
future, and suggest you to do the same.
12. New Bi-metallic images........by Rod Sell, WBCC Homepage Provider
This week there are new images.
(http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/7513/wbcc/wbcc.html)
* Member Cliff Anderson with Recent Addition his first Grand Child (Future
Bi-metallic Collector).
* Nepal 1998 2000 Rupees Inlay
* France 1998 10 Francs
* France 1998 20 Francs
* Lithuania 1998 2 Litai
* Lithuania 1998 5 Litai
* Netherlands "Ketelbinkie"
* Bahrain 1997 100 Fils
* US $5 Token from Liberty Trading Company of Madera, Pennsylvania
* US 25 Cent Token from J.F. Kugler of Canton, Ohio
* US 10 Cent Token from Selby & Markert of Marion, Ohio
* US Token from Colombus Ohio. Reverse similar
* US Trade Token Good for Drink or Cigar from Healy Bar of Ogden Utah
* US 25 Cent Trade Token from Bodega Lunch Club of La Crosse, Wisconsin
* US 25 Cent Trade Token from Brown Palace Hotel of Mobridge, South Dakota
* US 10 Cent & 50 Cent Trade Tokens from Wisconsin and Arkansas Lumber Co.
of Malvern, Ark.
* US 50 Cent Trade Token from W.V. Shipley & Co. Iowa Falls Iowa
* US 10 Cent Trade Token from Galvin Cigar Co. St. Joseph. Missouri
* US 25 Cent Trade Token from Galvin Cigar Co. St. Joseph Missouri
* US $1 Trade Token from Galvin Cigar Co. St. Joseph Missouri
13. Bi-metallic Nepal Inlay......by Martin Peeters, Netherlands
In the latest pamflet of the Singapore Mint they offered a special inlay
Bi-metallic.
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From Nepal, the Birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Commissioned by the:Kingdom of Nepal, The Singapore Mint is proud to
announce launch of the third series Lord Buddha coins featuring Lord Buddha
and Ashoka Pillar. Discovered by the famous German archaeologist Dr. Fuhrrer
the pillar is the first epigraphic evidence elating to the life history of
Lord Buddha.
The Kingdom of Nepal evokes a kind of holy sentiment to the millions of
Buddhists all over the world. For it is in Lumbini, south-west of NepaI,
where Lord Buddha - the apostle of peace and Ihe light of Asia - was born in
623 B.C. Lumbini has since been a holy ground for Buddhists all over the
world. The restored garden and surroundings of Lumbini have the remains of
many of the ancient stupas and monasteries. Among which, the Ashoka Pillar
bearing an inscription about the birth of the Buddha which was erected by
the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 249 B.C., is the most prominent. The third
series Lord Buddha coins are available in proof, brilliant uncirculated and
uncirculated versions. There are three types of proof coins, namely: 1/2 oz
999.9 fine gold coin, 20gm silver coin with 916 gold insert and 20gm silver
coin with ultra violet security print. 1/10 oz 999.9 fine gold coin and 1/25
oz 999.9 fine gold coin are available in brilliant uncirculated ftnish. A
base-metal coin in nordic gold is available in uncirculated version. The
much coveted Nepal Buddha coins of intricate craftsmanship are truly a
precious gift of good luck and blessings to bestow to yourself and your
loved ones!
--Unquote
--Remark WBCC Focal Point: If you want to view a picture of the Bi-metallic
version, Rs 2000, 20gm silver coin with 916 gold insert, look in the WBCC
Homepage http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/7513/wbcc/wbcc.html. There are
5000 pieces made and the price is 88 Singapore Dollar.
Order address:
The Singapore Mint
20 Teban Gardens Crescent
Singapore 608928
Phone: + (65) 895 0384
Fax: + (65) 565 2626
E-mail: Mee Na, Yau, yaumn@spismd.stic.com.sg
Homepage: http://singaporemint.stic.com.sg
14. Saw on eBay pages (1).........by Frans Woons, Canada
The following Bi-metallics I saw in the eBay pages:
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Title of item: Italian 1,000 Lire error. Wrong Eurp. brdrs.
Seller: lamanin@aol.com
Starts: 12/20/98 20:38:25 PST
Ends: 12/27/98 20:38:25 PST
Price: Currently $3.75
To bid the item, go to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=50577096
Item Description:
This 1997 bimetallic 1000 Lire Italian coin stopped production upon release
last year. Very few made it into collectors hands.Pictured below is the coin
you are bidding for. In your hand you will notice Germany is seperated
East/West. Not a problem for a coin issued in the mid 1980s. This coin is
dated 1997! Luxomburg is missing. . Denmark merged with The Netherlands?
Someone forgot to tell those two!More than that. Very odd error coin. Yours
in BU for the high bid.Winner needs to add $1.50 for P/H/I in the U.S.
Actual postage for foreign shipment.Good luck!
--Unquote
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Title of item: Lot of 4 bimetallic trade, good-for tokens
Seller: japhillips@mindspring.com
Starts: 12/21/98 06:39:35 PST
Ends: 01/04/99 06:39:35 PST
Price: Currently $12.00
To bid the item, go to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=50612951
Item Description:
This is a lot of 4 different bimetallic trade tokens, all round brass with
aluminum centers:
1. Liberty Trading Company Madera, PA, Good for $1.00 in Merchandise, 1 3/8"
in diameter, worn, but readable.
2. Grab It Here C.S. Paxton Stores, Good for 50 in merchandise, 1 3/16"
diameter, excellent condition.
3. Farmers Co-op Store $1.00 Ulysses, Nebr., Good For $1.00 in trade; 1 3/8"
diameter, very good condition.
4. Galvin Cigar Co. 1.00 422 Francis St. (St.Louis, MO.), Good for $1.00 in
trade; 1 3/16" diameter, very good condition with small spot on reverse.
Postage is $1.00.
--Unquote
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Title of item: Silver Loon coin with gold relief from Nome
Seller: jerald@nomecoins.com
Starts: 12/20/98 19:50:35 PST
Ends: 12/27/98 19:50:35 PST
Price: Starts at $52.50
To bid the item, go to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=50563801
Item Description:
One ounce .999 silver proof quality medallion from Nome Alaska. Front of
coin is a loon with a chick. Reverse of coin is the logo of Nome Coins.
Please see picture. Coin is packaged in an airtite plastic capsule and comes
with a nice black velour presentation box. $4.50 shipping via priority
insured mail in U.S., more elsewhere. Scan does not do justice to detail of
coin. Please email with any questions. Satisfaction guaranteed
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Title of item: Polar Bear coin .999 silver w/gold relief
Seller: jerald@nomecoins.com
Starts: 12/20/98 20:14:01 PST
Ends: 12/27/98 20:14:01 PST
Price: Starts at $52.00
To bid the item, go to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=50570668
Item Description:
One ounce .999 silver proof quality medallion from Nome Alaska. Front of
coin is a polar bear on an ice ridge. Reverse of coin is the logo of Nome
Coins. See picture. Coin is packaged in an airtite plastic capsule and comes
with a nice black velour presentation box. $4.50 shipping via priority
insured mail in U.S., more elsewhere. Please email with any questions.
--Unquote
15. Saw on eBay pages (2)...............by Joe Kocian, USA
The following Bi-metallics I saw in the eBay pages:
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Alaska token - Bingle Fritz, Chatanika
Item #50861479
Starts at $45.00 First bid $45.00
Started 12/22/98 10:58:51 PST
Ends 12/29/98 10:58:51 PST
Description
25c Bingle Fritz token from Chatanika, Alaska. Bi-metal. I don't know the
quantity out there on these, but they have always been very difficult to
find. Buyer to pay $1 s&h.
--Unquote
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Alaska token - Bingle Long 25c (Willis)
Item #50863852
Starts at $45.00
Started 12/22/98 11:07:18 PST
Ends 12/29/98 11:07:18 PST
Description
Bi-metal 25c token from Long, Alaska issued by Edw. C. Willis. Buyer to pay
$1 s&h.
--Unquote
16. Bi-metallic design 1998 competition..by Martin Peeters, WBCC Focal Point
For the first time in the history of the WBCC, we had a competition of
'The best Bi-metallic of 1998'.
--Remark: This week I've got non (zero) E-mails pointing a favorite 1998
Bi-metallic. The following "votes" (5 !!) I got in the past weeks:
* Sri Lanka 10 Rupee 1998
* Austria 50 Schilling 1998, Konrad Lorenz
* UK 2 pound 1998
* Finland 5 euro pair commemorating First Annual Air Games in Turkey
(unfortunally they are made in 1997)
* Brazil 1 Real 1998.
So, as you can read 5 coins are listed and mentioned each 1 time. I think
all 5 have won now. A little disapointed I write: maybe we have more luck
next year to start the 1999 design Competition.
"See" you next week in 1999,
Martin Peeters, Focal Point of the
Worldwide Bi-metallic Collectors Club
martinp@westbrabant.net
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